HII Taps Chewning to Lead Maritime Systems and Corporate Strategy

Core Insights - HII has appointed Eric Chewning as executive vice president of maritime systems and corporate strategy, enhancing the company's focus on maritime and advanced technology development [1][2] - The company aims to strengthen U.S. maritime supremacy by improving shipbuilding capabilities and developing multi-domain warfighting capabilities [1][3] Company Strategy - Chewning's role includes leading the strategy for future maritime capabilities, fleet architecture, and hybrid manned-unmanned teaming strategies [6] - HII is committed to increasing shipbuilding throughput for the U.S. Navy by enhancing performance in shipyards and expanding the industrial base [3][9] Operational Developments - HII plans to more than double the number of outsourced hours this year and quadruple them over the next two years to build industrial base capacity and improve adherence to U.S. Navy schedules [9] - The company has established Newport News Shipbuilding's Charleston Operations to accelerate production of submarine modules and structural aircraft carrier units [9] Partnerships and Collaborations - HII has expanded its international partnerships, including collaborations with South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Heavy Industries and British defense company Babcock International Group [9] - The joint venture H&B Defense is focused on developing Australia's nuclear-powered submarine program, integrating Australian and U.K. companies into the supply chain [9] Technology Integration - HII is enhancing domestic technology partnerships, such as with C3 AI, to implement Industry 4.0 technologies and apply artificial intelligence to improve shipbuilding production [9]